Philippines, South China Sea and Beijing

Philippines to pick venue soon for second South China Sea case against Beijing
The Philippines will soon decide on an international platform to sue China for alleged damage to the marine environment, its justice minister said, as it pursues a second high-profile legal challenge against Beijing over the South China Sea.
Philippines files protest over Beijing's 'escalatory actions' in South China Sea
The protest stems from the presence of two coast guard vessels on Jan. 5 and Jan. 10 in and around the disputed Scarborough shoal
‘It’s a win’: Philippines, China uphold South China Sea deal on resupply missions
Analysts say the agreement ‘commits both states to a status quo’ and urge the Philippines to hold firm on its South China Sea stance.
ASEAN and China Must Start Tackling Thorny Issues of South China Sea Code, Philippines Says
LANGKAWI, Malaysia (Reuters) - The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding, the Philippines' top diplomat said on Saturday.
The Philippines takes a stand against China's maritime aggression in the South China Sea
Taipei Bureau The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has vowed to continue its efforts to challenge China’s increasing presence in the South China Sea, asserting its determination to prevent Beijing from normalising illegal maritime patrols.
How US-Philippines quiet show of South China Sea strength sent ‘a clear message’
As the world's attention turned towards Washington and Donald Trump's inauguration, the Pentagon was operating decisively under the radar Days before Donald Trump's inauguration, Washington quietly deployed an aircraft carrier strike group to the disputed South China Sea and staged secretive naval drills with the Philippines.
U.S. And Philippines Conduct Exercise In South China Sea
The U.S. military and the Armed Forces of the Philippines conduct the Maritime Cooperative Activity in the South China Sea on January 17-18, 2025.
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Beijing tells PH: Stop peddling so-called ‘Chinese spy’
The Chinese government on Wednesday took issue with a recent announcement by Philippine authorities about the arrest of a Chinese national suspected of working as a spy for Beijing. “We hope the ...
Rubio backs Manila, condemns Beijing’s ‘dangerous’ actions in South China Sea
The US secretary of state opens his term by reaffirming Washington’s commitment to the Philippines and other regional allies.
Rubio says US committed to Philippines in call about China's 'dangerous' actions
New U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed China's "dangerous and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea" with ...
Marco Rubio affirms ‘ironclad’ US commitment to Philippines
Mr Rubio discussed the “dangerous and destabilising actions in the South China Sea” by China. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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New Secretary of State Rubio affirms 'ironclad' US commitment to Philippines
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the United States under President Donald Trump remained committed to the ...
Philippines alarmed after China sends ‘monster ship’ to disputed shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines accused China on Tuesday of intimidating its fishermen at a disputed South China Sea ...
Japan, Philippines, US vow to deepen cooperation in face of China's behaviour
Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further deepen cooperation under a trilateral arrangement in the face ...
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Trump administration promises ‘ironclad’ support for Philippines’ security
Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised China’s ‘dangerous’ actions towards the Philippines in the South China Sea.